Dewdney Elementary

About

Dewdney Elementary is located at 37151 Hawkins-pickle Rd B107, Dewdney, BC V0M 1H0. The school directs families to its website for weekly updates, announcements, policies, and events, and invites families to contact or visit the office for questions. Dewdney Elementary is also described by the district as having a Community Outdoor Recreation & Environment Education (C.O.R.E.) focus that connects outdoor experiences with classroom learning.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Mission)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 604 826-2516

Email: dew.info@mpsd.ca

Principal: Karina Zimmerman

Programs and Services

School food programs Dewdney Elementary offers a district-supported hot lunch program three days per week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday), with ordering information provided through the district’s “Feeding Futures” resources. The school also has a Breakfast Club funded on Tuesdays and Thursdays (with interest in expanding if more adult volunteers are available). Dewdney Elementary states it is a nut-free school. Outdoor/environment focus (C.O.R.E.) The district describes Dewdney Elementary’s Community Outdoor Recreation & Environment Education (C.O.R.E.) focus as an adventure- and discovery-based approach designed to motivate children to engage with their natural surroundings. Examples mentioned include composting, hiking, exploring ecosystems, and gardening, with an emphasis on connecting outdoor learning to classroom learning.

School Culture and Expectations

Dewdney Elementary states it is a nut-free school to protect students with anaphylactic reactions, and asks families to ensure all food brought to school is nut-free. The school also states that students are not permitted to have cell phones or smart watches on school grounds during school times (including before/after school) or at school-sponsored events, citing new provincial legislation. During the school day, playgrounds are closed to the public and non-staff/non-enrolled children are not permitted in outdoor play areas during specified hours as a district safety policy. The school also notes that dogs are prohibited on school grounds (except service/guide dogs) for health and safety reasons.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

For drop-off/pick-up, families are asked to enter through the farthest entrance from Dewdney Road and exit via the closest entrance, treating the loop like a roundabout. Students are expected to exit vehicles quickly so traffic can keep moving, and drivers should not idle or leave vehicles in the loop; longer drop-offs should use the parking lot or side roadway. The school notes that buses also use the loop and asks drivers to vacate the area promptly for safety. For early dismissals during recess/lunch, families are asked to come to the office (not classroom doors) so the school can bring students to them. In the event of a Dewdney-specific closure (e.g., power outage/severe weather), the school describes contacting families (starting with youngest/only bus riders) and notes bus students will not be put on a bus unless the school knows an adult will be at the drop-off point.

Enrollment

Dewdney Elementary directs families to the website sidebar for registration instructions.